civies
/siv-eez/US // ˈsɪv iz //UK // (ˈsɪvɪz) //
公民,公民的,公民的权利,志愿者
Definitions
n.名词(复数) plural noun
- 1
- : a less common variant of civvies. See under civvy.
Examples
A good many right arms to-day, back in “civies,” have a stuttering fit whenever they approach a uniform.
Next morning the Babe dug up an old suit of 1914 "civies" and put them on.
The next day we dressed up for the attempt by putting on our "civies" first and then drawing our prisoner's uniform over them.
But in civies, even a frock coat, I've an idea she wouldn't recognize me as a noble hero.
"Gee, those are about the first real civies I've seen since I came overseas," said Judkins.
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